Election 2024: a primary primer
Pennsylvania’s primary vote is just three months from Tuesday.
Billy Penn’s Meir Rinde details who’s running in the April 23 primary for President, U.S. House and Senate, state Attorney General, Treasurer, and Auditor. Continue reading…
Black N Brew cafe forced out after dispute over rent
After 17 years on Passyunk Ave., the owners of Black N Brew cafe say the Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation (PARC), has refused to renew the coffee shop’s lease.
They told Billy Penn’s Ali Mohsen they’re hoping to get more time to find another location before losing their spot. Continue reading…
RECAP: What else happened?
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• Federal court rules Pennsylvania cannot prohibit 18-20-year-olds from carrying firearms in public during a state of emergency. [Reuters]
• PA casinos saw 9% increase in gaming revenue in 2023, thanks to increased sports betting and online wagering. [BizJournal$]
• Measles outbreak recap: pediatricians and public health experts in the region remain on high alert. [WHYY]
• Advocates urge Mayor Parker to let small waste haulers dump at city-run sites. [WHYY]
• United by Flowers: Pennsylvania Horticultural Society unveils theme for the 2024 Philadelphia Flower show with exhibits showcasing community building and brining people together. [6ABC]
MAYOR WATCH
Mayor Parker has no public appearances scheduled for today.
ON THE CALENDAR
🖊️ The American Philosophical Society hosts Transcribing the Revolution, where you can work in groups to decipher original documents from the revolutionary era. (6 – 8 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24)
📜 Explore the global influence of the Declaration of Independence at “We Hold These Truths,” a community talkback hosted by WHYY News’ Community & Engagement Team and N.I.C.E. partners. Free with RSVP. (5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25)
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